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Grace Digital GDI-VW03 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ……………………………………………….. PRECAUTIONS …………………………………………………………………………….. BEFORE USE ……………………………………………………………………………….. 5 TURNTABLE PARTS ………………………………………………………………………. LISTENING TO A RECORD ………………………………………………………………. HOW to REPLACE the TURNTABLE STYLUS (NEEDLE) …………………………... RECORD YOUR VINYL to PC using WINDOWS SYSTEM …………………………… SOFTWARE INTRODUCTION ………………………………………………….. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION and USB CONNECTION ……………………… 7 RECORDING OPERATION STEPS ………………………………………………...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical products, basic precautions should always be followed. Please refer below: 1. Read Instructions - All safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions - Safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3.

  • Page 4: Precautions

    20. Wall or Ceiling Mounting-The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 21. Heat-The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. PRECAUTIONS 1.

  • Page 5: Listening To A Record

    11. RCA Output 12. & 17. Power ON/OFF Switch (& Volume Control) 13. LED ON/OFF Switch for Turntable Feet 14. AC power cord 15. Stereo Speakers 16. Turntable Feet and LED Lights 17. & 12. Rotary Volume Control (& Power ON/OFF Switch) LISTENING to a RECORD 1.

  • Page 6: Record Your Vinyl To Pc Using Windows System

    RECORD YOUR VINYL to PC using WINDOWS SYSTEM SOFTWARE INTRODUCTION Audacity application software is included with your Vinylwriter and is designed to record and save music from the photograph to a computer. The software then allows for the same recorded files to be converted and edited to .WAV and/or .MP3 file formats.
  • Page 7 3. Continue to click on the "Next" button until the software installation begins.
  • Page 8 4. Click on the "Install" button to start the Audacity software installation.
  • Page 9 5. Click on "Finish" to complete installation.

  • Page 10: Recording Operation Steps

    6. You can now open the Audacity software and start recording your files. RECORDING OPERATION STEPS 1. Connect the USB cable to your turntable and your computer. No extra driver is required to drive the USB. 2. Power and play your record by lifting the tone arm towards the platter.
  • Page 11 3. Double click the Audacity program and you will see this interface screen on your computer. Adjust the output and input volume. 5. Select the RECORD button to start recording.
  • Page 12 6. Select the to skip to start. 7. Select the button to go to end. 8. Select the PAUSE button to pause the recording. 9. Select the STOP button to stop the recording. 10. You can see the recorded file on your computer and convert the recorded file to other formats including .WAV and MP3.

  • Page 13: Converting Recorded Files To .Wav And .Mp3 File Formats

    11. Play the saved file. Put the saved file in the Audacity program and press the PLAY button to play the file. CONVERTING RECORDED FILES to .WAV and .MP3 FILE FORMATS Please make sure that you have properly connected the Vinylwriter USB to your computer and follow the instructions below to convert your files to “.wav and .mp3”...
  • Page 14 4. After copying the file, open the Audacity Software. Click on the "RECORD" Button to start the recording process. Make sure that a vinyl record is playing on the turntable and the USB cable is connected to the turntable and your computer. 5.
  • Page 15 7. Click "Yes" button, then go to your Desktop and highlight the lame_enc.dll. Next, click on the "Open" button.
  • Page 16 8. Click on the "OK" button and return to the default window of the Audacity Software.
  • Page 17 9. Click on the "File" tab and the option will be given to export the recorded file as “.wav”, “.mp3” or “.ogg” file formats. 10. Once you have selected the desired file format to export your recorded music, enter the file name and location where you want to save the file on your computer.

  • Page 18: Record Your Vinyl To Pc Using A Mac System

    12. Next, go to the location of the file you have converted. You can play the converted file on any application that supports .WAV or MP3 formats. NOTE: Converted files can be transferred (burned) to a CD. Please refer to the manufacturer's instructions provided with your CD burner or computer for additional details.
  • Page 19 4. Open “System Preferences” on your MAC: Applications > System Preferences 5. Under ‘Hardware’ click on ‘Sound’ (icon of speaker) 6. Select ‘Input’ and choose the AK5371 USB device. 7. Close the System Preferences window. 8. Ensure the Audacity Software has been downloaded and installed to your computer. Audacity can be downloaded here: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/mac 9.

  • Page 20: Tips For Better Turntable Performance

    12. Press the RECORD button in the Audacity Software (NOTE: recordings will begin as soon as you release the RECORDING button). Position the needle on your vinyl record where you would like the recording to begin. 13. Press the STOP button when you would like the recording to end. 14.

  • Page 21: Specifications

    turntable or record’s edge 3. Clean the stylus tip frequently - use a soft brush in a ‘back-to-front’ motion only. 4. If you must use a stylus cleaning fluid, use very sparingly. 5. Wipe the dust cover and turntable housing gently with a soft cloth. Use only a small amount of mild detergent solution to clean the turntable and dust cover.

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